Blizzard appears to finally be making some big adjustments to Overwatch 2 skin prices with players receiving various discounts.
Skin prices have been very controversial in many games and Overwatch 2 is no exception. Some of OW2’s most popular skins have been locked behind premium bundles such asSeason 7’s Moira Diablo 4 Lillith crossover skin.
Luckily, concerns from players are seemingly being addressed, or at least tested, in the form of some shop changes as documented by X accountOverwatch Cavalry.
The epic Retro Star Mei skin has been discounted by as much as 70%, dropping the cost of the skin to a mere 300 coins.
Blizzard are testing cheaper skin prices in#Overwatch2⭐️Players are receiving various discounts on Retro Star Mei, with some finding the epic skin priced as low as 300 Coins (70% Off).pic.twitter.com/ONWZqTACgb
In players’ “Just For You” shop section, prices have dropped bydiffering amounts. Players have spotted 900, 800, 500, and 300 coin pricetags.
For context, players canpurchase 500 coins for $4.99, and they can also earn them by participating in Overwatch tournaments on FACEIT.
So far, the response to the price update has been mixed; some are pleased to see the sales, though others believe this should have been implemented long ago.
“They are doing what we’ve been asking since the game launch? Is this real? Is this a dream?” onepraised.
“Little too late. I bought skins hoping it was funding development, not more f**king skins. Matchmaking is terrible, season 10 has cheating at an all-time high,” anotherroared.
The cost of skins is certainly a major point of contention for casual players wholabeled Blizzard’s cosmetic prices “scummy.”
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Amid this lower pricing test, players may learn more from Blizzard during theXbox Showcasenow that the company is owned by Microsoft.
WithSeason 11quickly approaching and not much currently known about it, expect to see news about the shop, upcoming hero trials, and new maps in the days ahead.
Michael Gwilliam is Dexerto’s Deputy Entertainment Editor in the US. He expertly covers trending stories across Twitch, Kick, YouTube, TikTok, as well as Overwatch, GTA, and Smash Bros. You can contact him at: michael.gwilliam@dexerto.com
